St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church has been busy reaching out this season. One of their elders organized a team to staff a booth at a festival on Mount Airy’s Main Street last Saturday. They hosted a balloon dart board, gave out popsicles for kids, and handed out St. Andrew's pencils and invitations to their Blessing of the Backpacks that week.
Surprisingly, local youth took handfuls of the invitations/pencils and passed them out everywhere in the crowd and to people in the other booths. One youngster was even heard saying, “Mom, do you think more people will come to our church because I passed those out?”
As reported by Pastor Dan Melton, “So maybe Presbyterians can do evangelism - there is hope!”
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Cultivating Communities with Native Gardens |
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Unity Gardens has reported that they have awarded grants for planting native plants, and we're happy to congratulate Prince of Peace and Ark and Dove Presbyterian as fall recipients. Unity Gardens is a non-profit organization based in Anne Arundel County that supports the building of community partnerships through its grassroots grants program. Unity offers grants to non-profits such as schools, religious organizations, scout troops and community groups to purchase native plants for conservation landscaping. Grants are awarded twice a year to coincide with the spring and fall growing seasons. Check out their website for information on how to prepare for the next grant cycle: https://unitygardens.org/grant-information/
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To Our 900th Gathering Attendees
Thanks to those who have registered for next Saturday’s historic stated meeting at Mt. Paran Presbyterian. We are looking forward to a great half-day! Please check our website next week for the docket, meeting papers, a map and directions to the celebration. Plan to arrive early - you won't want to miss a moment!
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Looking for a way to feel more confident about your personal finances? The Board of Pensions is offering a webinar on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET, for Money Basics: Let’s Build a Plan. Presenters William K. Wesley, JD, MBA, and the Reverend Reginald Tuggle will explain how to build and implement a plan to feel more self-assured about personal money matters. The session will focus on the following four key areas:
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- controlling spending
- managing debt
- prioritizing saving
- maintaining excellent credit
Open to members participating in the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), their spouses, and surviving spouses. For more information, visit
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Healthy Boundaries Training |
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Required training for Teaching Elders, new Pastors, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Inquirers, and Certified Christian Educators is approaching quickly. The Commission on Ministry is offering Healthy Boundaries Training on September 19th and September 30th from 9:30 pm to 2:00 pm via Zoom. Ruling Elders from local congregations are also invited and encouraged to attend this program. For more information, or to register, visit our website at https://baltimorepresbytery.org/events/healthy-boundaries-training/
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Sunday School Series on Policy Advocacy
You are invited to join any or all of First Presbyterian Church of Howard County’s three-part Sunday school class on PC(USA)’s and individual churches’ engagement in public policy advocacy work. All sessions, 9:30 - 10:25 am, at FPCHC, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD, 410-730-3545. Questions? Email Virginia Callegary – vcallegary@firstpreshc.org
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Sept 10 - Brief overview of federal and state rules on church advocacy, new FPCHC guidelines on advocacy actions, and how FPCHC engages in local issues. Moderator: Dr. Sara Watson, FPCHC elder and career advocate.
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Sept 17 - Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Director of PC(USA)’s Office of Public Witness: how PC(USA) develops its federal advocacy agenda, the issues they are working on, and how we can engage in federal policy.
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Sept 24 - Susan Krehbiel, PC(USA) Associate for Refugees and Asylum: federal and international advocacy on refugees and immigration; PC(USA) partners in this work; and how we can advocate at the federal and state level in coalitions.
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Thursday, September 14 - The Board of Pensions is offering a Free Money Basics Webinar between 2 and 3:30 pm. Registration is open to members participating in the Benefits Plan of the PCUSA, their spouses and their surviving spouses. This webinar was developed with input from the National Black Presbyterian Caucus and all Board Plan members, spouses and surviving spouses are welcome to attend.
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900th Gathering of Presbytery of Baltimore!
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Saturday, September 23 - Women of the Bible, Hosted by Knox Presbyterian Church @ 2 pm. There is no charge to attend. Download flyer or contact Karen Garrett for more information: 443 226 5587.
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October 20-22 Jesus and Justice: Young Adult Advocacy Conference for College Students and Seminarians. For those who want to learn effective ways to stand up for causes they believe in, build networks and engage with advocacy topics in meaningful ways. Free to All! Taking place at the Presbyterian Center (100 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY). More information https://presbyterianmission-22542400.hs-sites.com/advocacy-conference
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Saturday, October 21 - Soul Shop Training is a one-day workshop designed to equip faith community leaders to minister to those impacted by suicide. This includes the creation of worship resource, training congregation members in suicide awareness and basic conversation skills, and then how to extend the invitation to those who have been suicidal in the past to share their stories. This workshop engages the question of how to cultivate a soul-safe culture within your congregation.
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2024 Massanetta Springs Confirmation Retreat
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Bookkeeper
The Bookkeeper is a full-time salaried position with benefits working for Catonsville Presbyterian Church (CPC) and Catonsville Presbyterian Church Family Child Care Center which is operated by the church. Responsibilities include full-charge bookkeeping, payroll processing, tuition billings and collections, bill payments, account reconciliations, and reporting for both CPC and the Child Care Center. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via Indeed.
Interim Pastor
First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (FPCHC) is seeking an interim pastor to guide and prepare the congregation to call pastoral leadership, and ensure that the church has essential pastoral leadership during a time of change. The interim pastor will work with the church to assess the current state of the congregation and define its future direction. Full Position Description
Head of Staff
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church is seeking a called Head of Staff to lead their 1200 member, Severna Park congregation. The PNC is accepting self-referrals at this time, including those from clergy couples, at the following address: PNC@woodschurch.org. For more information, visit the church’s website at www.woodschurch.org/interim-ministry.
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